FI 200 — Bollywood and the Making of India
3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours
Bollywood cinema has played a significant role in managing euphoria, as well as political, social, and religious crises confronting India following partition, independence, and globalization. It captures and reflects anxieties and aspirations about an idea—a unique experiment called India. The class studies Bollywood movies, their history, and global connections.